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as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something
the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?
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Recent Examples of information
Currently, there is no information on how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This is My Brain is an age-appropriate introduction to how our brains interact with the rest of our bodies and with each other, and how neurodivergent brains process information.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Instructors encourage participants to slow down, verify, and never feel rushed into sharing information – especially if contacted by someone claiming to be from a government agency.
—Kennedy Hayes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This is My Brain is an age-appropriate introduction to how our brains interact with the rest of our bodies and with each other, and how neurodivergent brains process information.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Instructors encourage participants to slow down, verify, and never feel rushed into sharing information – especially if contacted by someone claiming to be from a government agency.
—Kennedy Hayes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Times points out that one of Spears’ legal arguments is that the Times should have engaged more diligently with Alabama to ascertain facts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Weiss is also accused of illegally accessing info on 1,300 additional students, according to the indictment.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Generic contact info tied to the suspicious domain Official sites list multiple, verifiable contacts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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